The Pope's favorite football team revealed
69-year-old Cardinal Robert Prevost, who was elected as the new leader of the Catholic Church as Pope Leo XIV, has also drawn attention for his interest in sports. It has been revealed that the Pope is a fan of the Roma football team. It was also noted that he plays tennis regularly.
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As a result of the voting held in the Conclave to elect the new Pope of the Catholic Church, 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Prevost was chosen as the new Pope. Following his election, the new Pope's private life has also become a subject of curiosity.
Which team Pope Leo XIV supports has become a topic of discussion. A senior member who has known him for 40 years had detailed how much of a sports enthusiast the 69-year-old Pope is. The Vicar General of the Augustinians told Reuters on Friday, "He plays tennis regularly. He would come and play on our court at least once a week."
"FORZA ROMA"
According to a report by The Independent, the first US-born leader of the Catholic Church responded to a Giallorossi fan by repeating the phrase "Forza Roma!", which is popular in the capital. Following this interaction, Pope Leo XIV confirmed that he supports Roma in football.